March 26, 2026
Fernando closing in on record book in final season
Fourth-year tennis player Nikki Fernando’s time at the University of Rhode Island will come to an end after the spring season concludes, but not before she sets her name in the program’s record book. Securing her 64th win in doubles play against Dominican University of California on Friday, Fernando is one win away from breaking…
Rhode Island FC kicks off season with home opener and first round of U.S. Open Cup
Rhode Island FC drew in its first United Soccer League Championship regular season match and advanced to the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after defeating CD Faialense. After losing in the USL Championship Eastern Conference Finals to the eventual champions, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, RIFC opened its 2026 campaign with a new-look…
Channel 7 reporters talk to sports media students as part ‘Pros & the Pie’ speaker series
Hannah Cotter and Marlee Wierda’s main message at this week’s “Pros & the Pie” in Ranger Hall was that everything happens for a reason. The two reporters for Channel 7 in Boston shared how everything you are doing will help you get to that final destination, even if you are not working the job you…
Santy continues to set his legacy in stone in final season with men’s track and field
For many athletes, loyalty and perseverance will pay off in due time, and for sixth-year Matt Santy, his time at the University of Rhode Island has been nothing short of successful. Spending his final year of eligibility at URI, Santy has been dominant ever since he set foot in Kingston back in 2020. In his…
Men’s hockey falls in first round of return to ACHA Nationals
The University of Rhode Island men’s club hockey team’s season came to an end after losing its first-round matchup to Calvin University on March 12. Rhode Island made it into the American Collegiate Hockey Association Nationals for the first time since 2015. “It’s a huge accomplishment,” fourth-year defenseman Tim Crane said. “You can’t help but…
Improbable comeback secures weekend series win before Rams split midweek matchups
The University of Rhode Island baseball team has finally found its groove in conference play after winning two of three games to take a weekend series against George Mason University. Coming off back-to-back wins against George Washington University and then Stonehill College three days later, the Rams came into the weekend series with some momentum….
Rams can’t overcome early deficit in loss to Bonnies
The University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team suffered a 12-8 loss to St. Bonaventure University on Saturday. The Rams allowed five goals in the first quarter and were never able to find a lead throughout the game. “I think the Atlantic 10 is a really competitive conference,” URI Head Coach Jenna Slowey said. “I…
Tennis takes sweep win over Dominican University to wrap up California trip
The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team closed out its spring break trip with a strong performance on Friday, defeating Dominican University of California to help build momentum leading up to Atlantic 10 Conference play. The 4-0 win was powered by a dominant doubles showing and three efficient singles wins. The Rams swept Dominican…
Women’s track and field records multiple top-10 finishes in Florida
The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team opened the outdoor season at the University of Central Florida’s Black & Gold Challenge on Friday and Saturday, competing in 15 events and recording multiple top-10 finishes. “It’s an opportunity for our sprints, jumps and some of our 400 and 800-meter runners to experience a…